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Changelog⁠

June 2026⁠

v1.10.0⁠

  • Fix undefined variable Quick Fix so it creates a missing DEFINE section in the correct location before adding the variable
  • Add diagnostics for mismatched DO / END blocks that leave a section unclosed before the next section begins
  • Fix false syntax diagnostics and semantic highlighting for aliased child records such as SAVINGS TRANSFER:TYPE

v1.9.7⁠

  • Fix semantic token coloring for variables, functions, fields, and records after complex call arguments involving string concatenation, record:field references, and nested functions

May 2026⁠

v1.9.6⁠

  • Fix online PowerOn validation with same-directory local #INCLUDE files after companion include validation changes

v1.9.5⁠

  • Delegate offline include validation to the shared Symitar library
  • Fix validation diagnostics for errors in local #INCLUDE files
  • Fail fast when Symitar hosts are unreachable
  • Quiet Remote Sym auto-deploy and auto-validation success notifications
  • Suppress noisy standalone include diagnostic logs

v1.9.4⁠

  • Fix PowerOn syntax coloring and literal typing for dialog functions and SYSSYMDIRECTORY
  • Fix FMPERFORM diagnostics for parent subrecord paths
  • Improve FMPERFORM completions for parent subrecord paths

April 2026⁠

v1.9.3⁠

  • Correct validation specfile variable (@VALIDATE*) data types in the analyzer
  • Fix include-file diagnostics leaking onto the main file when an include path cannot be resolved
  • Fix inline comments not being highlighted inside multi-line FOR ... WITH and SORT / SELECT clauses

v1.9.2⁠

  • Add completions and hovers for the NONACCTNAME record
  • Add single-click preview and double-click pinning for reports opened from the sidebar
  • Fix duplicate entries in the Tasks panel for git diff and history views
  • Fix rename symbol and reference counting across library consumers
  • Fix reference CodeLens on non-declarations in spec files without a DEFINE section
  • Fix false-positive invalid mnemonic diagnostics for LOANAPP PERSON and NONACCTNAME name fields
  • Fix report viewer and subscription view activation states

v1.9.1⁠

  • Fix type inference for predefined variables such as @RGUSERCHR* and @RGANSTEXT
  • Correct SymConnect and MemberConnect spec variable data types in the analyzer
  • Improve FMPERFORM parser recovery while typing incomplete SET statements

v1.9.0⁠

  • Add analyzer-driven semantic highlighting for variables, records, fields, procedures, constants, and literals
  • Add N references CodeLens above defined variables and procedures
  • Add diagnostics for constant reassignment, expression validation, division by zero, dead branches, and non-exhaustive conditional paths
  • Add FOR EACH WITH completions for unique keys and record fields
  • Add FMPERFORM / TRANPERFORM SET field completions, hovers, and signature help
  • Improve syntax highlighting for operators and literals in FOR WITH and SORT / SELECT clauses

v1.8.0⁠

  • Add the Libum Semantic Analyzer for PowerOn
  • Add #INCLUDE file diagnostic routing to parent specfiles
  • Add GETFIELD*, GETDATA*, and VALIDATEFIELDSET function parameter completions
  • Add new diagnostic settings: fieldValidation, functionValidation, statementValidation, and syntaxErrors
  • Add parser-based diagnostics replacing regex-based validation
  • Add undefined variable quick fix and DEFINE section completions
  • Fix failure mode for SSH transfer permission changes
  • Fix Plus subscription defaulting to active before validation
  • Improve auto-completions with new trigger characters for function parameters

March 2026⁠

v1.7.0⁠

  • Add native Reports (Preview) alternative to Print Control
  • Add LOAN RATECHANGE and CTR BRANCH database records to language server
  • Fix burst SSH worker requests stability issues
  • Fix issue where HTTPS connector would falsely show connected
  • Fix issue where native SSH deployments on all Symitar files weren't applying the correct SYM### group
  • Improve varying connection statuses including Permission Denied

February 2026⁠

v1.6.6⁠

  • Add support for CHECKORDER record to language server
  • Add hovers for records & improve inline fields
  • Fix issue where inputs were triggered incorrectly on PowerOn execution
  • Fix issue where Fetch Report by Title was returning first result in Batch Summary
  • Fix issue with record completions that were out of context
  • Improve completions for multi-word records (e.g. share name)

v1.6.5⁠

  • Add powerondemand snippet
  • Add New PowerOn File... and New PowerOn Demand File... context commands
  • Fix issue where Untitled documents couldn't use snippets
  • Fix issue where Untitled documents threw various LSP errors
  • Fix issue where VS Code would steal focus when updating webviews

v1.6.4⁠

  • Add rename symbol for defined variables and procedures
  • Add unique key (for <record> with) completions
  • Cleanup functions, keywords, and variables camelCasing
  • Fix misleading log messages for failed deployments
  • Prevent trigger in general contexts
  • Update PowerOn validate diagnostics to remain until file change

v1.6.3⁠

  • Add a useTabs formatting option
  • Add a formatOnSave formatting option
  • Add retries for batch execution polling on HTTPs
  • Add reconnect for dropped SSH clients for both connectors
  • Add forced document newline on save (requirement for Quest)
  • Add LSP support for Untitled documents with poweron as language
  • Fix issue with alignLogicalOperators for nested parentheses
  • Fix interactive PowerOn execution inputs for SSH and HTTPs connectors
  • Update expandParentheses to use configured indentation

v1.6.2⁠

  • Add alignLogicalOperators to vertically align operators
  • Add expandParentheses to place ( and ) on their own line
  • Add spaceAroundOperatorsExclude to ignore for certain contexts
  • Fix issue where SETUP division was doublespacing right side =
  • Fix issue where commented inline keywords were breaking the formatter
  • Simplify spaceAroundEquals to spaceAroundOperators

January 2026⁠

v1.6.0⁠

  • Add PowerOn Formatter (Experimental)
  • Fix issue with Division and Do/End colorizers
  • Fix issue where invalid User/Password on HTTPs validate wasn't captured
  • Fix issue where PROCEDURE snippet was malformed

v1.5.11⁠

  • Fix issue where document references use Remote Sym first
  • Fix issue where #INCLUDE files weren't being replaced for Offline Validation

v1.5.10⁠

  • Fix issue where #INCLUDES were spawning new SFTP channels
  • Fix issue where validation diagnostics weren't updated for HTTPS
  • Fix issue where divisions & system variables were tokenized in comments/strings

v1.5.9⁠

  • Add verbose client connector debug logs
  • Fix issue where Remote Syms would deploy on implicit save with commands
  • Fix issue where invalid PowerOns would appear to install successfully

December 2025⁠

v1.5.7⁠

  • Syntax highlighting hotfixes

v1.5.6⁠

  • Add function parameter descriptions
  • Add completions to function parameter enumerations
  • Add return types to function hovers
  • Fix issue where PowerOn tokens in strings/comments would break divisions
  • Improve syntax highlighting, hovers, and tokenization

v1.5.5⁠

  • Fix issue where snippets weren't included in completions

v1.5.4⁠

  • Add new command Clone Sym Directory
  • Add new command Compare with another Sym

v1.5.3⁠

  • Fix issue where Windows wasn't removing Remote Syms properly
  • Increase frequency for Remote Sym download progress logs

v1.5.2⁠

  • Add support for SFTP to Remote Sym (WSL no longer required)
  • Add update command for Remote Sym

v1.5.1⁠

  • Patch CSP for Webviews

v1.5.0⁠

  • Add dynamic download commands for Remote Sym workspaces
  • Add file association setting for language flexibility
  • Improve error handling across extension
  • Lazy-loading for SSH workers to prevent AIX user lockout
  • Move to @libum-llc/symitar library for SSH and HTTPS connectors
  • Various performance improvements & refactorization

October 2025⁠

v1.4.9⁠

  • Add reset for force disconnect on every Symitar action
  • Add support for custom #INCLUDE paths
  • Add #INCLUDE file for deployments during validation
  • Fix #INCLUDE deploy clobbering

v1.4.8⁠

  • Add a setting for force disconnection after 'n' hours
  • Add custom .PRO and .DEF completions for #INCLUDE files
  • Fix document references for #INCLUDE files in subdirectories
  • Move define variable diagnostics to Free version

v1.4.7⁠

  • Add remote script execution timeout and PID cleanup
  • Fix issue where validation from #INCLUDE file appears in primary PowerOn
  • Fix issue with terminated batch reports for HTTPs connector
  • Skip diagnostics check for directories that don't exist

August 2025⁠

v1.4.6⁠

  • Add new file diff check between local directory and Sym
  • Fix autocomplete issue with THEN keyword
  • Fix Symitar command error handling

v1.4.5⁠

  • Fix definition links for #INCLUDE files and procedures
  • Fix subfolder file deployments

July 2025⁠

v1.4.4⁠

  • Increase SSH fetch report timeout to max 60 mins

v1.4.3⁠

  • Fix pattern issue with FMPerform

v1.4.2⁠

  • Add a new snippet for PROCEDURE
  • Update order of snippets in autocompletions to be first

v1.4.1⁠

  • Fix autocomplete issue with ELSE keyword
  • Fix issue with warning expiration pattern
  • Prevent autocomplete from rendering on initial spaces

June 2025⁠

v1.4.0⁠

  • Add auto-selection for PowerOn file type on deploy & install
  • Add remote file listing for downloads
  • Add batch report cache for in-editor viewer
  • Fix issue where problems wouldn't clear on document close
  • Fix validation diagnostics w/tab indentation

May 2025⁠

v1.3.0⁠

  • Add notifications for batch completions
  • Add multi-output support for batch execution on HTTPs
  • Fix regression for multi-directory deployments

v1.2.1⁠

  • Cleanup DO and END highlighting
  • Fix unnecessary UNTIL term in snippets

v1.2.0⁠

  • Add DO and END block matching
  • Add DO and END semantic depth coloring
  • Add configuration for batch reports (output, editor, or viewer)
  • Fix status bar not properly reflecting state
  • Update fetching batch reports for SSH connections

April 2025⁠

v1.1.0⁠

  • Add cosmetic changes to subscriptions UI
  • Update successful sign-in page

v1.0.2⁠

  • Updated webviews & subscription messaging

v1.0.1⁠

  • Fixed script path issue from restructure

v1.0.0⁠

  • Official release
  • Add subscription UI to side bar
  • Remove preferred case from defined variables & procedures
  • Switch to PowerOn Pro activity bar